This document provides a summary of a webinar about how musicians can take their careers to the next level without compromising their values. The webinar discusses establishing priorities, respecting the business side of music, visualizing goals, and investing in one's craft. It encourages musicians to think of themselves as artists rather than just performers. It also stresses the importance of preparation, punctuality, presentation, clear communication, and developing a professional brand and image. Attendees are given action steps to write a vision statement and investment plan to advance their music careers.
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How to take your music career to the next level (without sacrificing your values)
2. H O W T O T A K E Y O U R M U S I C C A R E E R
T O T H E N E X T L E V E L W I T H O U T
S E L L I N G O U T O R S A C R I F I C I N G
Y O U R V A L U E S
Presented by Allen C. Paul
Hosted by CriStyle Renae
4. House Rules…
1. Stay engaged
2. Ask questions
3. Take notes
4. Golden Rule in Chat
5. By the end of this
webinar you will…
1. Be able to pinpoint your musical career goals
2. Identify 4 keys to improving your brand right away
3. Use several simple tools to build your fan base and
networking contacts
4. Create a captivating and clear vision for your career
that will launch you into your next level
6. •Started in 2006 as a music ministry blog
•Changed title to “God and Gigs” last year and
started writing regularly
•My 3rd post went viral getting over 50,000
views in 63 countries
•Purpose: to help musicians and artists in both
the church and the arts / entertainment industry
•Successful Kickstarter last year to raise publishing funds for the book
•Mentioned in national websites and followed by influential artists
Brief History of God and Gigs
12. Here’s where many musicians are:
– Working gig to gig
– Feeling unsure emotionally and spiritually
– Play music that people tell you to play
– Feeling like you never focus on what’s important
– Family / relationships are stressed
The Reality
13. W h e r e w e w a n t t o b e :
What if you could:
– Play what you want to play
– Get calls you want to get
– Make the money you want to make
– Make your loved ones top priority
– Stay true to yourself and your calling
The Goal
14. What does success look like to you?
• Is it….
• Fame?
• Respect of your peers?
• Financial freedom?
• Reaching your creative peak?
• Or….
20. T H E F U L F I L L E D , F A I T H - C E N T E R E D A R T I S T
T h e S . E . R . V . I . C . E . M o d e l
Stay connected to
• Church
• God
• Spouse
• Children
1
• Establish your Priorities
• Respectthe Business
• Visualize your Goals
• Invest in your Craft
2
• Challenge yourself to grow
• Evangelize through your gift
3
21. Focusing on these four concepts
can radically change your career
and move you toward making the
music you want to make, while
keeping your most treasured values
intact.
E s t a b l i s h / R e s p e c t / V i s u a l i z e / I n v e s t
T h e m i d d l e …
“ E R V I ”
23. • A m u s i c i a n t h a t j u s t w a n t s t
o p l a y ?
• A s i n g e r t h a t j u s t
w a n t s t o s i n g ?
• O r … a r e y o u a n
a r t i s t ?
Who are you really?
26. If your work is something you love, is
it really work?
What do you do best?
If you weren’t paid, what would you d
o anyway?
Passion + Productivity
= Purpose
28. W h i c h c a t e g o r y a r e y o u i n ?
Amateur
Semi-Pro
Professional
3 l e v e l s o f
m u s i c i a n s h i p
29. Action Step:
Decide which path you’re on and determine
3 concrete steps you need to take to get to t
he next level.
32. 3 e l e m e n t s o f p r o f e s s i o n a l i s m
P u n c t u a l i t y
3
P r e s e n t a t i o n
2
P r e p a r a t i o n
1
33. • M i s s e d o p p o r t u n i t i e s
• M i s s e d p e r f o r m a n c e s
• D a m a g e d r e p u t a t i o n s
• M i s u n d e r s t a n d i n g s
• When i n doubt, t alk, don’t t ext.
• Write down EVERYTHING
Communication is KEY to avoiding
34. Go to Docracy.com and dow
nload a performance contra
ct template
ACTION STEP
42. Jesus said, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matt 6:21).
Your treasure doesn’t follow your heart; your heart follows your treasure.
WHERE’S YOUR TREASURE?
If you’re not investing back into your career, your care
er will only give you what you already have.
(Same old same old)
44. P r o m o t i o n … b u s i n e s s c a r d s / s o c i a l m e d i a
INVEST IN YOUR BRAND
• Hire a pro photographer
• Use social media wisely
• Connect with active players
• Use tried and true tools
45. G r o w a s a m u s i c i a n a n d a r t i s t
INVEST IN YOUR LEARNING
• Lessons
• Degrees / Formal
Classes
• Mentoring
47. How does all of this
work together?
If you follow these four steps
• Establish your priorities,
• Respect the business,
• Visualize your goals,
• And Invest in your learning.
57. Which one of these courses will benefit your career the most?
Advanced
Complete
Quick-Start
10 video modules of extensive
training
C o m p l e t e C o u r s e
10 video modules PLUS all other
courses offered through Aug 2017
A d v a n c e d
1
2
3
T h r e e w a y s t o a d v a n c e
3 Week Course on Core Concepts
(shortened)
Q u i c k S t a r t C o u r s e
58. Why not now?
1. Take the Fast Action Bonus – All Courses for th
e calendar year
2. Purchase the Quick Start Course
3. Pre-order the book